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Denarius: CM.62-1978

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Rome

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Categories

Description

Roman Empire, silver denarius of Octavian (Augustus), Rome mint ca. 29 BC, (BMCRE I 100, 615)

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978-07-17) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: circa 29 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.62-1978
Primary reference Number: 281769
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 March 2021 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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